Prevalence of Stroke and Stroke Symptoms: A Population-Based Survey of 28,090 Participants

• Published in: Neuroepidemiology Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 51 - 57
• Main Authors: Jungehülsing, G.J., Müller-Nordhorn, J., Nolte, C.H., Roll, S., Rossnagel, K., Reich, A., Wagner, A., Einhäupl, K.M., Willich, S.N., Villringer, A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland S. Karger AG 01.01.2008
• Subjects: Age Factors; Aged; Educational Status; Female; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Germany - epidemiology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Odds Ratio; Original Paper; Prevalence; Residence Characteristics - statistics & numerical data; Sex Factors; Stroke - epidemiology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Urban Population - statistics & numerical data; Germany; Stroke prevalence; Epidemiology; Stroke

Background: Stroke is associated with a considerable burden of disease worldwide. Data about prevalence needs regular updating to facilitate health care planning and resource allocation. The purpose of the present study was to determine stroke prevalence in a large urban population in an easy and re...